Business is one of the most useful subjects you can study at college. The average person spends roughly 45 years in employment so having an understanding of the business world is vital. This course provides an insight into how businesses operate; examining those involved in running a business, how they are organised and financed and the importance of effective business communication. This one year, 1 1/2 A Level equivalent programme is a practical, work-related course where the assessment is based on investigating real life businesses. You will have to research different companies using a variety of methods, such as the internet, or conducting interviews with business owners. This programme is designed as a top-up for A level students or students requiring a 1 year level 3 programme. You will study a range of units which include Exploring Business, Managing an Event, Investigating Customer Service, Developing a Marketing Campaign, Personal & Business Finance and Creative Promotion. The course aims to equip you with skills to succeed in employment or to progress to a degree level course either at Warwickshire College or other University to study a business related qualification.
You will need 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or C and above including Maths AND English, or a Distinction in a Level 2 qualification and Maths AND English GCSE at grade 5 or C and above. You will have a positive school or college reference with good levels of attendance and punctuality.
A variety of methods are used to assess your progress including external examinations, individual and group presentations, case studies, assignments, projects, work based assignments, developing learning resources, and display work. You will achieve a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade for each module according to how well you cover the learning outcomes specified.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Warwick New Road, Royal Leamington Spa, CV32 5JE |
Business is one of the most useful subjects you can study at college. The average person spends roughly 45 years in employment so having an understanding of the business world is vital. This course provides an insight into how businesses operate; examining those involved in running a business, how they are organised and financed and the importance of effective business communication. This one year, 1 1/2 A Level equivalent programme is a practical, work-related course where the assessment is based on investigating real life businesses. You will have to research different companies using a variety of methods, such as the internet, or conducting interviews with business owners. This programme is designed as a top-up for A level students or students requiring a 1 year level 3 programme. You will study a range of units which include Exploring Business, Managing an Event, Investigating Customer Service, Developing a Marketing Campaign, Personal & Business Finance and Creative Promotion. The course aims to equip you with skills to succeed in employment or to progress to a degree level course either at Warwickshire College or other University to study a business related qualification.
You will need 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or C and above including Maths AND English, or a Distinction in a Level 2 qualification and Maths AND English GCSE at grade 5 or C and above. You will have a positive school or college reference with good levels of attendance and punctuality.
A variety of methods are used to assess your progress including external examinations, individual and group presentations, case studies, assignments, projects, work based assignments, developing learning resources, and display work. You will achieve a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade for each module according to how well you cover the learning outcomes specified.